Airport Comparison
Kathmandu (KTM) to Las Tunas (VTU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) in Las Tunas, Cuba is 14,276 kilometers (8,871 miles / 7,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Nepal with Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Kathmandu, it's 00:55 in Las Tunas. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,062 feet between the two airports. Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.
The return flight from Las Tunas (VTU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.